John-Lewis has risen to the top of his game. After hanging up his gloves he stayed loyal to the sport, becoming the youngest A star referee and going on to become the first black British boxing referee to officiate a heavyweight world title fight. He has an excellent reputation in world boxing.

With his sights now set on the Toyko Olympics in 2020, Itauma told the audience: “I came back from Sheffield this afternoon after a three-day trial for the squad. Tokyo 2020 is my dream and I’m going to push towards it.”

Dan Gower-Smith and Gary Smith, the event directors at Great Lines parkrun, took home the Unsung Hero of the Year award.

The duo are out every Saturday, come rain or shine, to organise the event, along with their band of volunteers.

They said: “Great Lines parkrun is about the community, it’s not just the runners. You can walk, jog and volunteer. Some of those who join us every week don’t run but they are still part of our community as well.”